Fear, Unconventional Living, and Personal Stories from 9 years of travel.
Long term travel does not take away all of life’s challenges, nor does it absolve us of spotlighting ourselves and who we want to be as we age. This page tackles the more serious topics from years of wandering.
Facing fear and battling anxiety on the road doesn’t mean you should stay home.
These posts share my thoughts and personal progress with the things that scare me and the battles I’ve waged with myself as I’ve roamed.
Latest in Fear and Anxiety
12 Years of Legal Nomads:
Work, Gratitude, and the Challenge of the Present Moment
Moving from resistance to resilience during these very tough times. And, an annual review, a few months late.
On Turning 40 With An Ancient Heart
The Carlo Levi quote “the future has an ancient heart’ came to mind when I turned 40. This is a personal post, about learning to find joy again when life hands you catastrophe.
10 Years of Legal Nomads:
Favourite Posts from A Decade of Nomadic Living
My initial plan for a 10-year anniversary celebration was a big party in my then-home of Oaxaca. When it became apparent that my food-filled bash would be impossible, I thought I would share the writing and photography that brought me […]
Silence and Spiders:
10 Days at a Vipassana Meditation Course
My experience and lessons learned from a 10-day Vipassana course. I faced insomnia, anxiety, and fear – but am better for it.
You can see all of the fear and anxiety posts here.
Long term travel requires you to live a little differently from what is ‘normal’.
These posts go into the nuts and bolts of these last years of building a business while traveling, as well as each year’s “annual review” on April 1, detailing what goals lie ahead and the important lessons learned during the prior year.
Latest in Unconventional Living
Life Updates:
a Patreon, a New Newsletter, and a Site Redesign
After a 6 month blogging hiatus, I’m back to share plans for the coming months: a new Patreon campaign, a Substack, & changes to Legal Nomads.
To My Patreon Community:
Thank You!
In February late 2021, I launched my Patreon. The “why” of doing so is in the 5-minute video below, but the short answer is that my readers asked for a way to support me during a time where I can’t […]
12 Years of Legal Nomads:
Work, Gratitude, and the Challenge of the Present Moment
Moving from resistance to resilience during these very tough times. And, an annual review, a few months late.
10 Years of Legal Nomads:
Favourite Posts from A Decade of Nomadic Living
My initial plan for a 10-year anniversary celebration was a big party in my then-home of Oaxaca. When it became apparent that my food-filled bash would be impossible, I thought I would share the writing and photography that brought me […]
You can see all of the unconventional living posts here.
Ranting, venting, and personal thoughts.
These posts are more personal in nature, about travel trends and smaller topics that interested me along the way.
Latest in Personal Musings
12 Years of Legal Nomads:
Work, Gratitude, and the Challenge of the Present Moment
Moving from resistance to resilience during these very tough times. And, an annual review, a few months late.
We Should All Be Wearing Cloth Masks, And Here’s Why
Why we should all wear cloth masks: the science, the studies, and the point by point rebuttals to those who claim otherwise.
On Turning 40 With An Ancient Heart
The Carlo Levi quote “the future has an ancient heart’ came to mind when I turned 40. This is a personal post, about learning to find joy again when life hands you catastrophe.
A Eulogy for my Grandfather
My grandfather’s incredible life story, including how my grandparents fell in love at first sight and got engaged the day they met during WWII.
You can see all of the personal musing posts here.
Life after the practice of law: yes, there are options.
I’m a former lawyer and I also have a series called “Thrillable Hours,” where I interview lawyers doing interesting things. The goal was to give lawyerss some guidance in transitioning from private practice, and provide law students with inspiration for creative work with a law degree.
Latest in Alternative Careers for Lawyers
Thrillable Hours:
Peter J. Kim, Executive Director of the Museum of Food and Drink
Peter J. Kim walked away from a lucrative law job at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP to work as the Executive Director for the Museum of Food and Drink in NYC.
Thrillable Hours:
Karen Walrond, Speaker, Photographer & Bestselling Author
New Thrillable Hours Q&A about life after law with Karen Walrond, a former lawyer. Now, Karen is a public speaker, photographer, and bestselling author.
Thrillable Hours:
Matt Levine, Financial Journalist
The next in my alternative careers for lawyers series: interview with financial journalist Matt Levine, now writing for Bloomberg View.
Thrillable Hours:
Lebawit Lily Girma, Author and Photographer
The next in my alternative careers for lawyers series: interview with guidebook author and photographer Lebawit Lily Girma.
You can see all of these “Thrillable Hours” posts here.